postal order

noun

Chiefly British.

1. money order.

postal order

noun

1. a written order for the payment of a sum of money, to a named payee, obtainable and payable at a post office

Word History and Origins

Origin of postal order¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

“These defendants ran a scheme that tricked banks into cashing millions in stolen postal orders to fund their extravagant greed,” U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

A BBC correspondent said people in Spain were in shock, as security was tightened in public buildings and stricter checks on postal orders were ordered.

From BBC

The postal order would mean I had no bus fare, that I would have to walk to and from school for a week, but I didn’t care.

From The New Yorker

People applying by post can also use cheques and postal orders.

From BBC

The pools were legal as a form of "credit" betting - people paid in advance by cheque or postal order, rather than in cash on the day, to take part.

From BBC